Arrival: Airport pick-up is arranged.

Afternoon/Evening: Welcome and briefing about the week’s programme. (Time and place TBC)

Morning (Time TBC)
Location: MS TCDC Main Stage
Roundtable discussion: “Igniting the Potential of Africa’s Youth Population: Reinstating Education as a Public Good”
Speakers include government, civil society, private sector, academia, and foreign missions.
Moderator: Jamila Mohammed Abdullahi, Journalist and Moderator

Afternoon 3pm EAT
Location: MS TCDC Main Stage
Launch of the Manifesto: Addressing the underrepresentation of women in academia in Africa.

The More Women in Research manifesto tackles the significant underrepresentation of women in academia, offering practical recommendations to bridge the gender gap. It encourages women, academia, civil society, and policymakers to take steps to address this disparity.

Evening (Time TBC)
Location: MS TCDC Main Stage
Fireside chat with H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of Tanzania.

The day is for youth founders to engage with trade information and discuss opportunities from the EAC Common Market Protocol and the AfCFTA.

Morning (Time TBC)
Location: MS TCDC

Evening (Time TBC)
Location: MS TCDC
Business pitching exercise with EAC Youth Fellows presenting to investors.

Morning (Time TBC)
Location: MS TCDC Main Stage
Youth discussion on UNSCR 2250 and climate justice, focusing on preventing climate conflicts.

Afternoon (Time TBC)
Location: MS TCDC Main Stage
Panel debate: What are we missing by not having more women in academia and research?
Session moderated by **Sheila Mwanyigha**. Women make up half of the world’s population but are still underrepresented in academia and research, accounting for less than 30% of the global research community. In Africa, women hold just 21% of chancellor positions and 14% of vice-chancellor roles. A panel of women researchers from across Africa will challenge the audience on the importance of increasing female representation in research.

This day is designed to advance the vision of a prosperous Africa by empowering young people to actively participate in shaping the continent’s future through leadership and entrepreneurship.

Morning (Time TBC)
Location: MS TCDC campus
Development of a Post Summit Agenda summarizing summit actions and resolutions.

Afternoon (1:00–3:00 PM, TBC)
Location: MS TCDC (outdoor space)
Career and mentorship clinic: Navigating a career in academia, facilitated by **The Mawazo Institute**. In a world where misinformation is widespread and facts are often overlooked, the need for fact-based knowledge has never been more critical. To counter misinformation, we need more women and men in academia and research. But how does one pursue a career in academia?